APP SECURITY INSIGHTS

5 Misconceptions you have about Mobile App Security

Developers like yourself seem to be increasingly grappling with the reality of just how much of a threat hackers and other malicious users pose to your apps. In recent years, some of the most prominent organizations across the world have fallen prey to cyber-attacks, leaving millions of users’ sensitive data exposed and vulnerable to identity theft and other fraudulent activities.

Mobile App Security/Mobile App Security Testing

An Introduction to Penetration Testing

If you wanted to assess whether your home was secure, you’d look at it from the point of view of criminals: where are the unlocked windows? How easily can the door be broken? When are people home? The same principle applies for mobile application security. Penetration testing is an authorized, legal process through which security experts attempt to break into...

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Scanning: Don’t Fail because you Didn’t Do It

Not sure if you need to take the step of vulnerability scanning in your mobile application development? Think again! As its name suggests, vulnerability scanning seeks and finds potential vulnerabilities that may exist within the structure of your mobile app.

Vulnerability Scanning

What is APK?

Android application package (APK) is the package file format used on Android operating systems, including tablets and smartphones. This file format uses the extension .apk or .xapk, just as Microsoft Word files use .doc or .docx. APK files include all of a program’s code, including other information such as certificates and manifest file.

APK

What is the Difference between Vulnerability Scanning and Penetration Testing?

In just a few short years, applications have become the go-to way that most consumers connect to the internet. Something about the inherent usability and simplicity of an app — whether it be designed for mobile devices or the web — has a widespread appeal that attracts developers and users alike.

Penetration Testing/Vulnerability Scanning

Connected Cars Are Talking To Hackers

We all love how we can start our cars from our phones, especially when it’s colder than hell outside or our pure laziness just doesn’t want to expel the effort to push the button to start. But, even with the added safety features, general usefulness and extra cool to impress the passengers — all these are more doorways that need...

Android Mobile Security/Connected Cars/Mobile Application Security

The Official Launch Of Our AI-Powered Pen Testing Solution

Today we are excited to announce the official launch of Pentoma. Pentoma is our AI-powered penetration testing solution that helps you learn your web app and server security vulnerabilities through ever-evolving remote hacking attacks. It quickly identifies holes in your web application security before hackers do, helping prevent any potential security damages.

Application Security/MWC2018/Vulnerability Scanning

Introducing The New Updated Scan By AppSolid

Today we would like to reintroduce Scan by AppSolid. Scanning has always been an aspect of AppSolid, it is the first of the three-step process AppSolid uses to improve app security, but now we have revamped our Scan to be more robust and informative than ever before. The updated powerful cloud-based scanning solution provides a complete risk diagnostic of your...

Android Mobile Security/iOS Mobile Security/Mobile App Security Testing/Mobile Application Security/MWC2018

If you have a Mobile App, you need Security Software

Did you know that 75% of mobile apps will fail a basic security test? When user experience is one of the most critical elements for an application to succeed, it’s imperative that you provide those users with an app that is safe and secure for use on their device. If you have been considering developing a mobile app, acquiring one...

Mobile Application Security/Vulnerability Scanning

What is Mobile App Security Vulnerability Scanning?

Mobile app developers have faced a wide variety of threats in their quest to fortify their products and protect their users. As smartphones and tablets have flooded the marketplace, developing effective countermeasures against mounting security risks has become a paramount issue for mobile apps.

Mobile Application Security/Vulnerability Scanning